Jim Faniel
December 15, 2015
Our beloved Jim A. Faniel passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Age 75 years. He was the 7th child and 3rd son born to Gus and Carrie Smith Faniel in Perote, Alabama. Jim was drafted into the United States Army after graduating high school where he served in Field Automotive Maintenance. After his honorable discharge, Jim...
George (Lansing) Jackson
December 14, 2015
Mr. George E. Jackson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 61 years. He was born on October 18, 1954 in Paducah, Kentucky to Jimmy Jackson and Margie Edwards. George moved to Lansing, Michigan in the early 1970s and was employed with General Motors until he retired. He enjoyed spending time...
Wanta M. Bovan Taylor
December 14, 2015
Ms. Wanta Bovan Taylor passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at her residence. Age 77 years. She was born November 25, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to Howard F. Taylor and Lottie Mae Bovan. Wanta dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age. She was a 1956 graduate of Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Michigan. During her years of...
Rush Davis
December 13, 2015
Mr. Rush Davis passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. Age 66 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.
Mary Walker
December 12, 2015
On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Mother Mary L. Walker affectionately known as Big Ma peacefully made the transition to her eternal home at the age of 90 years. She was born August 8, 1925 in Byhalia, Mississippi to the late Ned and Nancy Richmond. Upon moving to Memphis, Tennessee as a young lady, Mary worked at a dry cleaner. While...
Jim Simmons
December 12, 2015
On Saturday, December 12, 2015 the Lord called his precious follower, Mr. Jim Simmons home to be by his side. He was born January 12, 1930 in Greensboro, Alabama to Fred and Henrietta Simmons. Jim relocated to Saginaw, Michigan and in 1953 he joined Janie Leonard in holy matrimony. She survives him. Jim was employed at General Motors Corporation and...
Ciara Estrella Medina
December 11, 2015
Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and sister Ciara Estrella Medina Barrera went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015. Age 10 years. She was born September 4, 2005 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sarina Barrera and Jonathan Medina. Ciara was a 5th grade student at Saginaw Preparatory Academy who loved to dance. She also enjoyed watching her...
Jerome George
December 10, 2015
Our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Jerome Roni George made his transition from earth to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 55 years. He was born June 17, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late...
Mother Ernestine S. Sweeney
December 9, 2015
Mother Ernestine Scott Sweeney, beloved mother of Reverend Tyrone Sweeney, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt transitioned from life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Age 89 years. Mother Sweeney was born November 10, 1926 to the late John Walter and Charlesetta Scott in Alden Bridge, Louisiana. Mother Sweeney was married to the love of her life, Reverend Leroy Sweeney, Sr. for...
Janet Gaines
December 9, 2015
Mrs. Janet Gaines departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born May 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Cleo Sullivan and Olivia McDaniel. Janet was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, fishing, cooking and shopping for herself and family. She never thought...
Maquetta Shatoya Jones
December 8, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Officiating: Rev. A. J. Harris, Jr., Host Pastor Eulogist: Reverend Dr. Ron Frierson, New Covenant Christian...
Kirby Smith
December 5, 2015
Mr. Kirby Smith passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 47 years.
Norman (Williamston) Parisian
December 4, 2015
Norman D. Parisian of Williamston, Michigan passed away on Friday December 4, 2015 at The Willows in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. He was born on November 6, 1930 to Roy V. and Frieda Parisian. Norm met his first love while attending school in Mason, Michigan. He and Mary Ellen Cowan married and to their union, four children were...
Charles Shannahan
December 4, 2015
Mr. Charles Patrick Shannahan passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 85 years. There will be no public viewing. In accordance with Mr. Shannahan's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Mother Mattie Lee Davis
December 3, 2015
On Thursday, December 3, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mother Mattie Lee Davis home to Glory. Age 86 years. She was born July 5, 1929 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Mary and George Mitchell. Mattie was a prayer warrior who faithfully served on the Mothers' Board and sang in the choir at New Christ Community...
Roger Howard
December 3, 2015
Mr. Roger L. Howard transitioned into his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He was born January 3, 1947 in Surrency, Georgia to Reverend Nathaniel and Catherine Howard. Roger was the first born in a family of ten, eight boys and two girls. Harris Temple COGIC, Williams Temple COGIC and Coleman Temple COGIC...
Beverly Hodges
December 3, 2015
Ms. Beverly Denise Hodges departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 55 years. She was born March 26, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Margaret Ann Henderson and Booker T. Goldwire. Beverly was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1978 graduate of Saginaw High School. Beverly was an exceptional woman who loved...
Alexander Sr. Jones
December 2, 2015
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Alexander Jennifer Jones Sr. went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Age 59 years. He was born October 16, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. Alexander relocated to Michigan at the age of 17 years where he met the love of...
Armani (Lansing) Golden
December 2, 2015
Mr. Armani Marquis Oscar Golden passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born October 17, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan to Ebony Golden and Fred Strickland. Armani was an avid lover of music. He wrote his own rap songs and his own beats. He loved his family and Bob Marley. If you spoke to...
Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr.
December 2, 2015
Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr., age 65, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1950 to Johnnie B. and Essie Mae Ashford in Vancleave, Mississippi. Charles loved fishing, repairing cars, collecting photos, telling jokes, and spending time with his family. He will truly be missed...
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